Certified Technical Writer

BY
Henry Harvin

Mode

Online

Duration

36 Hours

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Henry Harvin

The syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Technical Writing

  • What is Technical Writing
  • Technical and Business Writing
  • The goal of Technical writing?
  • Role of a Technical Writer
  • Quiz Module 1

Module 2: Documentation Process

  • Understanding Audience/Readers
  • Collecting and Organizing information
  • Drafting information verbally and visually
  • Producing Information
  • Quiz Module 2

Module 3: Technical Writing Process

  • Document development process
  • Estimating Technical Documentation
  • Documentation Planning
  • Selection of Tools
  • Information Architecture
  • Templates and Page design
  • Audience Profiling
  • Task Analysis
  • Content Development
  • Elements of Style
  • Technical Reviews
  • Editorial Reviews
  • Formatting and pagination
  • Document Conversions
  • Content Publishing
  • Quiz Module 3

Module 4: Grammar and Editing

  • English Grammar
  • Punctuation and Mechanics
  • MS Style Guides & Proofreading
  • Quiz Module 4

Module 5: Technical Writing Software Tools

  • Microsoft Word
  • Macromedia RoboHelp
  • Adobe FrameMaker
  • Snag IT
  • Ms Visio
  • PowerPoint
  • Photoshop
  • Quiz Module 5

Module 6: Components of a Technical Document

  • Creating a TOC
  • Creating a LOF
  • TOC vs. INDEX
  • Documentation Plan
  • Quiz Module 6

Module 7: Technical Writing Techniques

  • Eliminate Variance
  • Active Voice
  • Active vs. Passive Voice
  • Eliminate Anthropomorphism
  • Dangling Participles
  • Bracketing
  • Punctuation
  • Eliminate Noun Trains
  • Quiz Module 7

Module 8: How to create Technical Document Template

  • How to Create a MS Word Template?
  • How to Create Template Paragraph Styles ?
  • How to Attach a New Template to a Document?
  • Quiz Module 8

Module 9:Overview of formats of Technical Documents

  • User Guide (Manual)
  • Release Notes
  • API (Application Programming Interface) Documentation
  • SDK (Software Development Kit) Documentation
  • Market Requirements Document (MRD)
  • User Requirements Document (URD)
  • Quiz Module 9

Module 10: Advanced Technical Writing tools

  • Overview of DITA Tool
  • API Documentation
  • XML
  • Quiz Module 10

Module 11: Complimentary Module 1: Soft Skills Development

  • Business Communication
  • Preparation for the Interview
  • Presentation Skills

Module 12: Complimentary Module 2: Resume Writing

  • Resume Writing

Module 13: resource library

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